I’ve said it before, but there has just been an explosion of what I would call “throwback” bands that call the emo sounds of the mid 90’s home. I’m not complaining so don’t even think I’m being critical, but you’ve got Algernon Cadwallader, Street Smart Cyclist, Bridge & Tunnel, Jacob & I, and (now) New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Know Think. Just imagine equal parts Knapsack, American Football, and Sunny Day Real Estate and you’ll get the picture. Listening to Know Think’s self-released Clean Closet EP is like getting hit in the face with a cake that’s shaped like and frosted to look like Tim Kinsella’s face, but with feeling. Seriously, this is a great start from these guys.

MP3 | Know Think – Aeroplanes Clean Closet EP
MP3 | Know Think – Cutting Sign Clean Closet EP

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